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TRA029 Adhoc Patient Transport - SMT

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Apr 2026 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, focuses on awarding a contract titled "TRA029 Adhoc Patient Transport - SMT" within the healthcare industry, specifically under the services category. This contract involves the provision of ad hoc patient transport services aimed at supporting continuity of care when existing arrangements fall short of demand or specialist requirements. The procurement method employed is direct and below threshold, occurring without competition. The location of service delivery is the UKK23 region, with the contract having commenced on 1st April 2026 and due to conclude on 31st March 2027. The contract, which has a total gross amount of £72,000, was signed on the start date, reflecting an active status as of the latest update.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in specialist medical transport services to contribute to healthcare advancements, enriching their portfolio with government-endorsed contracts. The scenario is particularly suitable for large-scale service providers that can offer dependable patient transport solutions on an as-needed basis. Companies operating within ambulance services, coded under CPV 85143000, might find this project suitable to expand their reach in the public health transportation sector, potentially leveraging their capabilities to meet bespoke demands effectively. The procurement method's direct nature indicates a streamlined and potentially rapid engagement process for organisations capable of fulfilling the outlined requirements.

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Notice Title

TRA029 Adhoc Patient Transport - SMT

Notice Description

Provision of ad hoc patient transport services to support continuity of care where existing contracted transport arrangements are unable to meet demand or provide specialist requirements. Services are delivered on an as-required basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068bd0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038123-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST MEDICAL TRANSPORT (SW

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